A Doccia porcelain set of famille-rose plates and dishes, circa 1770-80

each painted with a vignette of a bird perched on pierced rockwork issuing flowers, the well with a border of four cartouches with stylised trees, the gilt-edged rim with a diaper border, comprising: six plates and two oval dishes in two sizes,

Sotheby's Milan, Una Importante Collezione Romana, 12th-13th November 2003, lot 532;
acquired at the above sale.

In overall good appearance. One plate with two hairline cracks at the rim, another with a body crack. The larger oval dish with a rim ship. There is some typical surface scratching consistent with stacking, minor wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

For the pattern see Gino Turchi (ed.), et. al., Lucca e le porcellane della Manifattura Ginori, Lucca, 2001, p. 140, no. 79.